Material Handler - Forklift Driver

Material Handler - Forklift Driver

Vancouver, WA

Compensation Includes

• Starting Pay Rate of $21.25 - 22.75/hour depending on experience

Available Shift

• 7:00pm - 7:00am
• Thursday - Saturday & every other Wednesday

Overview

This position is responsible for loading, unloading, moving, and tracking raw materials and/or finished goods in compliance with Safety Programs and Quality Assurance Systems to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Pull, transport, & stage product per designated procedure for both truckload and multi-stop loads
• Unload, stage, and receive RO Finished Goods and/or Manufactured Finished Goods
• Unload, stage, and receive Raw Material
• Transfer Raw Materials, Production Supplies, and MRO Supplies to designated production area
• Complete accurate inventory transactions for movement of all Raw Materials, Finished Goods, RO Finished Goods, and Manufactured Finished Goods
• Collect recyclable and non-recyclable waste from production areas; dispose of waste per designated procedure
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition
• Complete assigned duties in compliance with company policies & procedures
• Actively engage in safety programs
• Responsibility for food safety and GMP's
• Assist other team members as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications

• At least one year experience in warehouse or distribution center; experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• Commitment to an accident-free and drug-free workplace
• Quality-conscious, oriented to excellence
• Strong work ethic evidenced by enthusiasm, positive attitude, and high energy level
• Well-developed problem-solving skills; creative, out-of-the-box thinker
• Record of dependability & reliability
• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Company Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.